Wild medicinal Herbs..ColtsFoot.

[@iamscrappybuttons]

Thank you so much.

[@bearzhere]

I knew I was saving that bag of old socks for a reason! They are white so I will be dying them. Thanks again. HUGZ

[@christinabradley4590]

💃💃just found colts foot growing under my porch....youtube brought me to you👏👏👏💃💃💃 Great video AS ALWAYS🥰 what a great idea with the socks👏👏 N just ordered the book💃💃

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Oh How Lovely! I never even THOUGHT!

[@EnergizeVitalize]

Clover is a blood thinner... less is more... yes aspartame dangerous! 💜☮️ Brilliant... sock covers.😉

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Thank you! It is a blessing to be able to share!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I knew it was plant related..thanks!

[@deanna.mdeason2361]

Ok I have the same Herbal book yes we are kindred spirits. Love the sock idea's brilliant! God Bless😁

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

deanna.m deason Thank you!

[@GrannyGreenTeam]

deanna.m deason Hi Deanna, What is the name of the herb book. I would like to have it.

[@deanna.mdeason2361]

the complete medicinal herbal by Penelope body and another good one the complete herb garden by John Stevens. And I have so many I love herbs they are truly a gift from the Creator.sorry I did not get back to you sooner. Be Blessed 😁

[@deanna.mdeason2361]

Ody not body my spell checker has a mind of its own LOL .

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I will for sure look into it!!

[@iamdoroda]

Should have known you would include the cautions. Thank you for the book recommendations. I have learned so much from you.

[@65tmhoneybunny]

Love these vids !!! Keep em coming.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Anytime!

[@iamdoroda]

According to Wiki - Tussilago farfara is coltsfoot. Tussilago means "cough suppressant" (as in Tussin syrup). Says that coltsfoot tea has caused some liver problems in infants. Usually that means Mom gave the tea way too often, or child had something like whooping cough to begin with IMHO (In my humble opinion). Got to go look for this in this area. Member of the Aster family by the way. Thank you.

[@sallywasagoodolgal]

I have never seen these herbs the size you grow them! I feel like we have dwarf varities around here. I'm amazed, and oh, so impressed.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Me Too! KatzKradul showed me how to do it!

[@weetreebonsai]

I don't think that herb would grow in Texas...Too dang hot!! Decided to buy me a Nesco sorta like yours, I love all the things you do with yours!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

you are more than welcome! It felt more like spiderweb!

[@Moore2Lifepantrylovinprepper]

Hee hee I have the same book. Another good one is The New Age Herbalist by Richard Maby. I picked it up about 30 years ago, good info

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I LOVethat book!

[@lajeanaphelps-davis7226]

Moore2Life what is the name of the book and author that she is using please?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

look around rive banks..ditches by fields and the sunny edges of woods.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

TI agreed..either it was given for the wrong cough..too much OR she made an infusion rather than a decoction.

[@roseinthepines]

The coltsfoot flower comes up early spring before the leaves come up.The white stuff is normal, part of the leaf structure. I've always dried my leaves whole on trays, turning them once or twice a day. I may try it with my new dehydrator, though it's best to keep the leaves whole until ready for use, but the leaves are too big! It's time for me to harvest too! One thing to warn ppl about too is that some plants interact with prescription meds (and herbs). Check contraindications! Very important.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

No need to dye them..BUT..if you are going to..make it fun..Green for herbs..read for meat..orange for veggies...lol

[@NorthernNHLiving]

Amazing! I have this huge patch of Coltsfoot growing, for weeks now I wasn't sure what to do about it. It's a bit past early summer but I think I'll go for it. That Katzkradul is a smart cookie like you, I'm glad you shared her tip as I would have missed it.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Excellent! And yes she is!

[@Witchyone131]

What's good for a yeast infection? These rx's are killing me the pain is unbearable. Love your channel

[@barbmurphy8770]

Bev, this is one of the best videos on herbs I have seen. You take us from the garden to the finished product. And the sock idea...brillliant! I will also be sure to look for "The Complete Medicinal Herbal" book...looks very informative. God Bless you.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

that book is no longer in circulation..you will have to find it on EBAY...the sock idea came from Katzkradul who uses old socks to keep her jars from banging together in the pantry! Love It!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Yes because we may be allergic to them. For example we made comefree tea for our colds and I got sick.

[@geraldb4201]

i didnt know that weed was good for anything ive got a small patch of it that took over a small area of grass next to my house and ive been trying to get rid of it the stuff came in with a load of fill i got when we back filled around our house so we have plenty of it just glad i didnt pick up some round up yet

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I don't think so..because the bees only use the pollen..not the whole plant.

[@JanColdwater]

You are right! Almost every wild plant or weed has a dangerous cousin that looks so much like the benign version, you really have to be careful. Great video! Thanks for the sock tip!

[@iamscrappybuttons]

Thank you for sharing. Would you please give the title of the herb book that you were referring to?

[@AnnCrumsMiniHomesteadNews]

I know you did this a couple of years ago, but still very helpful to me since I just watched it. Awhile back I used a sharpie and numbered my trays. So often, herbs all look the same when they're dry and maybe even the fragrance isn't strong enough to tell them apart. So, I write down the tray number and the herb name on paper. That way I know what they are when I remove them for packaging. :)

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Great Idea!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Next to an excalibur..the nesco is my choice...

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

they grow in various sizes depending on soil and how much sun they get..late spring early summer is the best time to pick them.

[@Woodsygirl62]

I will look for that book on Amazon, it has pictures lol which is good ID. I've used the red or white with good results for everything you said. One should get used to id-ing and using all the various herbs at hand. My herb "bible" (is that sacriligous? ) is "Back to Eden" by Jethro Kloss, circa 1974. the newer editions were edited by his daughter, don't give 1/2 as much. But no pictures to ID. Also, when I'm where I can get herbs, I hang them to dry. Thanks for sharing! Good info and how-to.

[@MichellesCraftsandMore]

I have tons of white clover. Any uses for that other than for the bees to make honey?

[@bebebutterfield1]

It's slug or snail slime. Hey very informative vid Bev TY for sharing.

[@GrannyGreenTeam]

Thank you for giving out the name of the herb book you are using. Peggy

[@lightvsdark21]

I'd love to see how you make a cough syrup.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

" The Complete Medicinal Herbal" By Penelope Ody

[@fatpius]

The young man didn't eat a poison plant....he did everything right, except, he ate a berry (think) that had some mold and it caused him to literally starve to death even tho he had plenty to eat.

[@prepperpat]

This went on my favorites! Thank you! I have been making a notebook for shtf situations and no doctors just herbs. I have recipes for burns, pnemonia, etc. I also have black salve recipe but cannot find where to buy zinc chloride, any info on retailers would be great. Thanks so much this info may help folks in the future save loved ones. God bless.

[@Lorrie52]

Thanks so much. Also, can you give me the name of that book you're using in the Colts Food video, and the Author's name too. I'd like to get it myself. Again thanks a lot. I have learned soooo much from your videos. Keep em coming. Lorrie

[@Lorrie52]

Mrs. Volfie I have what appears to be Colts foot in my yard, but the leaves are much smaller then then ones you picked. Question: Do they come in smaller sizes? Because if they do, I have a ton of it growing in my yard. Thanks in advance. Lorrie M.

[@Woodsygirl62]

ps.. not much here in AZ for herbs :(

[@bonniemccain5158]

I was lucky, I had a total hysterectomy and never went in to menopause

[@HJG-1019]

Can you please let us know the book you are using in this video? Thanks in advance~

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

It is called the complete medicinal herbal by Penelope ody

[@Autumnprepper]

Did I miss the name of the book? Could you please post it? Thanks....

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

"The Complete medicinal Herbal " By Penelope Ody

[@francesbeck7780]

Can you tell me the title and author of your herbal medicine book? Thank you!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Penelope Ody

[@aman4peace]

so it does not work in the fall this grows beside my house

[@joirrgang]

Did you plant the Colts Foot? How would you get a patch to grow?

[@kokonutbaby1]

Bev, do you think that clover honey would have the same properties as that tea? I was just curious.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Ok?? But that is only in the ROOT of the colts foot...I only use the leaves.

[@diannacovergirlsmith]

what is the name of the book you have ?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

complete medicinal herbal by Penelope Ody

[@tedzilla5826]

camera jerking around too much. cant focus on leaf.

[@survivormary1126]

The white stuff on the plants looks to be something called Powdery Mildew that you an search on the net. If you spray it with diluted vinegar or baking soda it will kill it. I had a problem with it in my garden on my melon and zucchini plants.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Thank you so very much for the tips!

[@lenahughes7867]

Thank you for this video and your herb story, I love this info and how you tell it so simply, love your knowledge and communication. Your method is clear and inspiring. I'm drying coltsfoot at the moment. Where r u based? Thx so much again, Lena, Ireland

[@pausemental]

The white is powdery mildew fungus.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

"The Complete Medicinal Herbal" by Penelope Ody